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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

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Indians Defeat Sox Despite Rain Delays At Park

The Nebraska Indians played at Hinninger Park but moved to the fairgrounds because rain made the new grounds unusable. MecNitt pitched well in his first start of the year as the Indians scored nine runs with three earned. White Moon Bataga and Chief scored, Natura drove in runs, and Waukegan added a three bagger as errors aided the Indians. Umpire Noyes. Time of game hour and 50 minutes.

Nebraska Indians Hffinger Park Fairgrounds Indians Sox MecNitt Chief Mould Clarke White Moon Bataga Waukeshan Black Bear Natura Waukegan Noyes

Train Races Ahead of Iowa Cyclone Near Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Henry Koppe reports a thrilling journey as the train sped toward Cedar Rapids while an Iowa cyclone threatened. The crew kept ahead of the danger in a remarkable sight that captivated Baraboo travelers en route to visit friends in Cedar Rapids.

Henry Koppe Charles Rote Kenneth Iowa Cedar Rapids

Friendship Selected as Division Point on New Line

The article reports that Friendship is chosen as the division point for the new railway line. It notes prior doubt about Wyville and Friendship and states the central point for the main line among Bara Boo, Hiroy, and others remains unsettled.

Friendship Wyville Baraboo Hiroy

Assembly votes to retain second choice voting after tie vote

By a 48 to 46 margin the Madison assembly killed a repeal bill for the second choice in primary elections. Assemblyman Capenter of Sauk county shifted from no to aye before the final tally, allowing the measure to pass.

Assembly Madison Assemblyman Capenter Sauk County

Indians Search For Body In Mendota Lake

Two Native men continue their search for a student who drowned in Lake Mendota. They request boats stay clear to protect their methods and secrets as they work, with indications they may use hooks in the operation.

Lake Mendota

Brink Leads to Divorce in Aaron Case

Edith Aaron and Charles Aaron of Spring Green had a divorce granted in Madison. The trial revealed the husband was drunk most of the time and showed non support as a ground. No children or property were involved.

Edith Aaron Charles Aaron Spring Green Madison

Merrimack Bridge Bill Passes Senate

Senator True authored a bill to construct a bridge across the Wisconsin River at Merrimack and allocate 50 000 dollars for the project. the measure has passed the Senate in Madison.

Merrimack Senate Wisconsin River

Reedsburg Photographer L. L. Clizbe Dies After Illness

Long time Reedsburg resident L. L. Clizbe died at his home on Wednesday afternoon from a pneumonia relapse. He lived in Reedsburg many years and is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs. W. W. Webb of Chicago and Mrs. J. W. Grubb of Janesville, and two sons Frank of Reedsburg and Hiram G. of Aberdeen. Mr. Clizbe was a photographer.

L. L. Clizbe Reedsburg W. W. Webb Chicago J. W. Grubb Janesville Frank Hiram G Aberdeen Climbe

Last ten days in bad lands man found near Aberdeen

H B Brunner of Richland Center vanished eighty eight days into Montana bad lands while pursuing a claim near Wilbaux. He survived by eating all his food on the first day and lost weight from 180 to 100 pounds. Found near his destination, he was brought to Aberdeen a living skeleton but is expected to live.

H. B. Brunner Richland Center Montana Aberdeen Wilbaux

Funeral of Geo Shields Held After Accident

The funeral for 31 year old George Shields was held at St. Joseph's church after he died from injuries sustained in a rig accident. Bearers included William O'Brien Jr and John O'Brien. Lippitt of Chicago had charge of the body after notifying relatives.

George Shields St. Joseph’s Church William O’brien, Jr John O’brien Frank Capener Sidney Brown J. Falvey Thomas Tohal Thomas Shields J. S. Liberty Chicago Shields St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Mr. Lippitt Mr. Shields Baraboo

Hospital church parade in Wolstanton features ex-mayor

E G Marriott former Baraboo mayor now visiting England speaks at a hospital charity parade in Wolstanton Norths England according to the Northampton Daily Chronicle A Daily Express photo shows suffragette outrage at St Pauls church Marriott sent two copies of the papers

Wollaston Norths England G. Marriott Baraboo Northampton Daily Chronicle Northampton Daily Express London St. Paul’s Church Marriott

Recovering From Fall

Mrs. Joan Edwards of Lyons is slowly recovering from injuries after a fall down stairs.

Joan Edwards Lyons All

Senate OKs teachers minimum wage bill in Madison

By a 23 to 7 vote the senate passed a minimum wage bill for teachers in Madison. The lowest monthly wage set by the measure will be 40 dollars and the bill was sent to the governor for signature.

Senate Madison

Madison Hospital Death of Henry Meyer

Henry Meyer died at a Madison hospital Wednesday from erysipelas after a period of poor health. A longtime Reedsburg resident he leaves a wife and several children.

Henry Meyer Madison Mr. Meyer Reedsburg

Recent Flood Danger In Ohio And Indiana Caught by Camera

Graphic flood photos show danger points near Columbus and Lakeview near Fort Wayne Indiana. A temporary levee at Lake side failed as water rose, flooding towns and causing deaths as Ohio floods spread.

Ohio Indiana Columbus Lakeside Fort Wayne Ind Bix

No Groops at Sparta This Year

Most of the standing army troops are posted along the Mexican border so Sparta will have no drilling this summer.

Sparta Mexico

Wisconsin Dam Plan Shifts Merrimack Street Elevation

Wisconsin Power builds a dam at Prairie du Saois and plans to raise a road in the western Merrimack village to prevent submersion when the dam completes. County workers advance a needed improvement on O Keefe hill in West Merrimack.

Wisconsin Power Company Prairie du Saois Merrimack O’ Keefe West Merrimack

Will contest opens for Hogue estate at Sparta

The will of William Hogue of Sparta leaving $20,000 to daughter Mrs Grace Phillips and $1 to another daughter Mrs Guy Wilson was opened at Sparta. The son Dr R R Hogue of North Dakota also receives $1. Mrs Wilson’s condition improved after the fatal family tragedy in which Hogue killed his wife and daughter and then himself.

William Hogue Sparta Guy Wilson

Funeral of Frank E. Bell Recalls Local Pioneer Life

The funeral for Frank E. Bell, a noted figure in Karaboo and Sauk county, was held at Camp Douglas. A Mason, Modern Woodmen and Equitable Fraternal Union member, Bell was born April 15, 1862 in Sauk county and married Eva Richardson in La Crosse county. He had four sons, lived in Walton and Burns, later remarried Dora Reubensaal, taught in New Mexico where he died after illness. Attending mourners included James Isaac and Gordon Watson of Reedsburg and Baraboo, Mr and Mrs Fred Reuensaal of Reedsburg, and Toll Bell of Denon. Bell did telephone work for years.

Frank E. Bell Karaboo Sauk County Camp Douglas Masonic Modern Woodmen Equitable Fraternal Mr. Bell Eva J. Richardson la Crosse County Walton Burns

Funeral of Miss Ella Roick Held at Home

The funeral of Miss Ella Roick was held yesterday afternoon at the home on Fourth avenue with Rev. A. C. Wilson officiating. Bearers included W. E. Baringer H. EB. French Schuyler Van Orden William Rowland Homer t and Edward Elsing. Burial followed at the city cemetery.

Ella Roick Fourth Avenue A. C. Wilson W. E. Baringer H. EB. French Schuyler van Orden William Rowland Homer T Edward Elsing

Law Bans Gossip Across State Legislature

Legislature passes act forbidding gossip among citizens. Some towns like Baraboo may escape strict enforcement while Pertage and Lodi face tighter scrutiny. Public reaction mixed as officials urge restraint and compliance.

Baraboo Pertage Lodi

Growing Wealth in Saskatchewan

Former District Attorney John A. Malone returns from Prince Albert Saskatchewan where he notes a city of about 12 000 with two newspapers and twelve banks. New arrivals seek loans to start business as people invest in land lumbering and factories grow amid Canadian skies.

John A. Malone Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada States Collins Ritzenthaler Dickie Reedsburg North Freedom Baraboo Mounted Police Malone Edmonton Calgary Medicine Hat Moose Jaw

Fairfield Klover Klub Meeting Shares Alfalfa Talk

A goodly number attended the Fairfield Klover Klub meeting opened with Battle Hymn of the Republic. Frank Edwards delivered a strong The Leak in the Dyke declamation while Miss Pearl Bump and Lillian Newell performed music and charades. Principal W. E. Smith discussed alfalfa seed, soil inoculation, and its farming value citing Sauk county’s 40 acres of 2700 Wisconsin alfalfa. The next meeting is planned for Friday evening June 13 with program details to follow.

Klover Klub Frank Edwards Pearl Bump Lillian Newell W. E. Smith Reedsburg Sauk County Wisconsin K. K Lucy Thomas

Wedded at Beloit Krause and Merrill Tie Wedding

Gustav Krause son of Mr and Mrs Gustav Krause of Sauk City married Miss Nanette Merrill of Beloit in Beloit Tuesday morning. After a longer wedding trip they will reside in Klamath Falls Oregon where Mr Krause serves as assistant manager of a realty company.

Gustav Krause Sauk City Nanette Merrill Beloit Klamath Falls Ore Krause

Funeral of Mrs Root Held in Reedsburg Thursday

The funeral of Mrs. Maude Root was held at Reedsburg on Thursday afternoon.

Maude Root Reedsburg

Badger Board Names Miss Bessie Reod Leader

Miss Bessie Reod of Reedsburg serves as chairman of the department of woman’s activities on the Badger Board, the Wisconsin university publication.

Bessie Reod Reedsburg Department of Woman’s Activities On the Badger Board Wisconsin University

Express Rates Drop Ordered by Rate Commission

The rate commission has ordered express companies to cut rates by about 20 percent, impacting shipping costs and service pricing. The directive signals a broad adjustment across carriers.

The Rate Commission

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